News
In autumn 2022 an intrepid band of Settlers set off for deepest France to attempt a resurrection of the Settle-Banyuls...
Voters in North Yorkshire and York go to the polls on Thursday 2 May in the election for a Mayor...
Is there any better sound of spring than the cry of the curlew? Many of us look for the return...
Giggleswick Parish Council and The Ribble Rivers Trust have formed a partnership and are seeking to work collaboratively for the...
A railway development company is working with volunteers to create a green corridor from Leeds to Carlisle. The Settle Carlisle...
Over 150 artists across North Yorkshire will soon be throwing open their studios in the latest version of this much-loved...
Works by some of this area’s most accomplished artists will be on display in Clapham Village Hall in late May...
It is pleasing to report that February has been one of the best months in recent times on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle...
Settle rugby union club North Ribblesdale closed out their centenary season with success on the pitch, securing promotion to the...
If you have travelled on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line through Horton-In-Ribblesdale station in the last few months, you might have noticed...
Many readers will remember that in the build up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday last year, there was a...
Planning for the 10th Hellifield Beer Festival is now well underway and will once again be held at the Village...
Following the open evening held at Settle Area Swimming Pool, reported in the last issue of Community News, pool users...
There is something just good about having a beer, chewing the fat with friends and taking in the action at...
Mayoral Election Online Hustings: Monday 22nd April. Before you vote find out where the candidates stand on climate issues. Together...
A new community survey is being launched by Craven Community Land Trust (CLT*) focusing on the lack of affordable housing...
After more than a decade, we’ve decided that this year is our final edition of the West Riding Classic. Come...
This year’s Settle Town Council Annual Parish (Town) meeting will be held on Monday 22 April at 6.00pm in St...
Some of you will know us very well and some of you won’t have realised we are here. We have...
It’s That Time of Year Again. Blossom and leaves appearing on the trees, longer days, milder temperatures; it’s spring at...
Austwick Tennis Club, the only tennis club in this part of the Dales, is offering professional coaching once again this...
Mobile banks Lloyds mobile bank comes to Settle on Wednesdays every other week but will be stopping at the end...
With goods on offer ranging from international foods to Yorkshire puddings, birds of prey to jewellery, woven wickerwork to dog...
Around thirty of the dedicated team of volunteers who deliver Community News to your letter box , wherever you live,...
The High Sheriff of North Yorkshire recently paid a visit to Pioneer Projects in High Bentham to present an award...
Sport
Settle rugby union club North Ribblesdale closed out their centenary season with success on the pitch, securing promotion to the...
There is something just good about having a beer, chewing the fat with friends and taking in the action at...
After more than a decade, we’ve decided that this year is our final edition of the West Riding Classic. Come...
Austwick Tennis Club, the only tennis club in this part of the Dales, is offering professional coaching once again this...
Features
Journey to the Cross
If you were out and about in Settle on Good Friday morning, you may have seen scenes from Journey to...
Your Feedback on the February 2024 issue
The old Community News was good, the new one even better! Keep up the good work, and a big thanks...
Cover Artist: Paul Slegg
It would be wrong to deny how good it makes me feel to see one of my pictures gracing the...
Going Global – From Settle to Seattle!
From Settle to Seattle: Jo Rhodes from Settle Community & Business Hub sent us this snap (above) with Community News...
Quiz (States of the USA)
How did you do with our county quiz in the last issue? Here’s a similar challenge where all the answers...
Pirates is a swashbuckling hit!
The HelliSingers’ production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance played to full houses at Hellifield Village Hall in March....
Is this the future of banking?
Once there were four banks in Settle. Over the last few years they have gone, one by one. The last,...
Spotlight on Wellbeing
There is a lot of talk and advice about wellbeing, but what exactly is it? The Oxford Dictionary defines it...
Trainspotting and Hillwalking: Munros, Marilyns and Mental Health
Confession – I have been a trainspotter since the age of 4, writing down the numbers of steam engines seen...
Inside Local Business
Harrison and Cross Electrical Contractors In the age of internet shopping there is still a place for the local specialist...
Book Review: Bond Beyond Fleming
The man in the street would no doubt recognise that James Bond has been going a long time. But how...
Health & Fitness: Nordic Walking
What is NORDIC WALKING? Nordic Walking is more than just a walk in the park. It can be a full...
Kids Corner – Book Review
The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers Bobby chose the Barnabas Project as one of his favourite books. He borrowed...
The Novice Gardener
I am a novice at gardening. I enjoy gardening but feel inexperienced and somewhat ignorant. I have some general wishes...
Next Stop, Manchester!
It is pleasing to report that February has been one of the best months in recent times on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle...
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and British Legion Branch
Many readers will remember that in the build up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday last year, there was a...
The Place to be
Some of you will know us very well and some of you won’t have realised we are here. We have...
Let’s Go Potty Again!
It’s That Time of Year Again. Blossom and leaves appearing on the trees, longer days, milder temperatures; it’s spring at...
Langcliffe Singers perform Carmina Burana
The Langcliffe Singers presented their performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at the Richard Whiteley Theatre in Giggleswick in January. ...
School of Moon Rock
Meteorites land at Settle Primary School Pupils from Settle Primary School got their hands on rare samples of moon rocks...